By Sani Idris Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has urged Nigerians to go for regular check-ups to facilitate prompt response to medical issues. Ali, represented by the Agency’s Editor-in-Chief, Mr Ephraims Sheyin, made the call on Saturday in Kaduna during theContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), says it has trained 500 less privileged Nigerians under its Sustainable Tourism Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP). Its Director-General, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. Kangiwa said theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Nigeria and the U.S. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the preservation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Adamawa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU which was signed on Thursday in Abuja is for the implementation of the Ambassador’s FundContinue Reading
Police investigate murder of popular Dutse eatery operator, ‘Hadiza Nakowa’ By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Police in Jigawa said on Friday that it had begun investigation into the murder of a popularly Dutse restaurant owner, Esther Adekamla, popularly known as Hadiza Nakowa. This is contained in a statement by theContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The U.S. State of Geogia has honoured the Consul General of Nigeria in Atlanta, Amb. Amina Smaila, for “efficient and unselfish dedication to public service to the state”. The North American Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the House of Representatives of theContinue Reading
By Yahaya Isah The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has solicited the support of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in creating security awareness toward a successful war against crime. Its National Chairman, Alhaji Magaji Ibrahim, made the appeal when he led other officials of the committee on a courtesyContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN) has empowered 8,000 wheat growers to accelerate paddy production in the country. Dr Aliyu Sama’ila, FMAN’s National Programme Manager, Wheat Development Project, said this during the Green Wheat Farmer Field Day at Kadani plantation in Kura Local Government AreaContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun says Nigeria and the World Bank are working toward strengthening mutually beneficial bilateral relations. Edun said this when he received the World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Ms Anna Bjerde, who was on onContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Hosts Cote d’Ivoire will lock horns with Nigeria in a final showdown of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Cote d’Ivoire booked a ticket to the AFCON final after beating DR Congo 1-0 thanks to Sebastien Haller’sContinue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa Super Eagles and Chippa United FC goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has said that criticism motivates and makes him stronger to give his best. Nwabali, who was voted man of the match against South Africa, said this during a post match news conference on Wednesday in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire.Continue Reading
